Job overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate staff nurse to join our team at the Garner Inpatient Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our service users by delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
As a staff nurse on our acute dementia unit, you will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and for developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised programmes of care. You will also act as a designated named nurse for a number of patients, ensuring continuity and excellence in care delivery.
Main duties of the job
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients in line with clinical standards.
- Provide named nurse responsibility for allocated patients.
- Offer leadership, supervision, and support to junior staff—both qualified and unqualified—during shifts.
- Ensure efficient and effective use of resources to maintain high standards of care.
- Contribute to teaching and supporting nursing and non-nursing staff.
- Deputise for the Clinical Team Leader and Unit Manager when required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification, including the main responsibilities of this role, please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients with a range of mental health problems.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an inpatient environment
- Previous recent experience in caring for the elderly with mental health conditions.
- Previous recent experience of Dementia Care
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration – NMC
- Professional qualification – RMN / RNLD / RGN
- To act as a mentor for student university placements. Having the mentoring qualification or being willing to work towards this qualification and attending mentorship updates as required
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Garner Unit with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum/Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Jun 2026.
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